Census
-
Hearth
Money Rolls - 1665 LDS Film 100181
- FERGUSON Andrew, Figert
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Protestant
Householders In The Year 1766, Parish Of Leck, Barony Of Raphoe. Indexed by
Marianne Philson, Auckland, New Zealand, 25 May 1994.
- FERGUSON Robert, Maghribue
- FERGUSON Wm., Maghribue
- 1901/1911 Census
- UK Census
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Civil Registration
- Births
IGI and British Vital Records Index Name Father Mother Birth Date Birth Place James John FERGUSON Mary Anne MEHAN 11 Feb 1864 Stranorlar John FERGUSON Mary COYLE 18 Jun 1864 Rathmelton Andrew William FERGUSON Anne Jane GARDINER 12 Jul 1864 Killea James FERGASON Jane MARTIN 2 Nov 1865 Cloghan District Margaret Hugh FERGUSON Mary KINCAID 5 Nov 1865 Buncrana Mary John FERGUSON Fanny KINCAID 10 Nov 1865 Ballyshannon Samuel 15 Jun 1866 Rathmelton Nancy John FERGUSON Mary COYLE 1 Sep 1866 Rathmelton Anne William FERGUSON Bethia NELSON 7 Sep 1866 Buncrana Rose William FERGUSON Anne Jain GARDNER 26 Nov 1866 Killea James James FERGUSON Jane MARTIN 12 Dec 1867 Cloghan Sarah Hugh FERGUSON Mary KINCAID 28 Jan 1868 Burnerana Heneritta William FERGUSON Agnes IRELAND 23 Feb 1868 Pettigo Mary Jane Thomas FERGUSON Martha MILLS 24 Aug 1868 Ramelton Hugh John FERGUSON Fanny KINKAID 26 Oct 1868 Ballyshannon Elizabeth William FERGUSON Anne Jane GARDNER 11 Jan 1869 Killea Samuel John FERGUSON Mary COYLE 18 Feb 1869 Ramelton Guy James FERGUSON Jane MARTIN 4 Dec 1869 Cloghan Eliza Andrew FERGUSON Catherine STEWART 3 Jan 1870 Raphoe John Joseph John FERGUSON Sarah CAMPBELL 9 Oct 1870 Ballyshannon John John FERGUSON Fanny KINCAID 28 Jul 1871 Ballyshannon Fanny William FERGUSON Jane GARDNER 4 Aug 1871 Killea Andrew James FERGUSON Jane MARTIN 20 Nov 1871 Cloghan Sarah Jane James FERGUSON Martha Jane HUTCHESON 26 Dec 1871 Burt Inch & Fahan Thomas Thomas FERGUSON, Labourer, High Carn Martha Jane DAVIS 06 Nov 1881 Ramelton
- Marriages
IGI Name Spouse Mar Date Mar Place Eliza FERGUSON Henry SHANNAN 5 Jan 1846 Aughnish Elizabeth FERGUSON William HAMILTON 3 Nov 1863 Taughboyne John FERGUSON, Labourer, Full Age, Low Cairne, s/o Thomas FERGUSON, Labourer Mary COYLE, Spinster, Full Age, d/o George COYLE, labourer 27 Nov 1849 Milford James FERGUSON Jane MARTIN 22 Dec 1863 Kilteevoge
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Directories
-
Pigot's
1824
- Ferguson, David, Druggist, Letterkenny
- Ferguson, James, Publican, Stranorlar
- Ferguson, John, Grocer, Purt, Ballyshannon
- Ferguson, John, Leather, Seller, Purt, Ballyshannon
- Holden's Triennal Directory - LDS Film 0100179
- Ballyshannon, 1839
- Nobility, Gentry & Clergy - Ferguson, Captain Charles, J.P., Castle-Street
- Ballyshannon, 1839
- Thom's Almanac and Official Directory for the Year 1862
- Ferguson, John, Castle Forward, Derry
- Has served the office of High Sheriff of the County.
- A Governor of the District Lunatic Asylum for the County.
- Buncrana - Ferguson, James, R.A., County surveyor
- Ferguson, John, Castle Forward, Derry
- Slater's Directory
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Emmigration
- Irish Emigration Database
- Ship Happy Return To Baltimore, Newcastle, Philadelphia.
The Belfast News-Letter, 29th May To 1st June, 1792
- The following persons are appointed to agree with passengers, viz. ... Mr. John Ferguson, Letterkenny...
- Brig Symmetry, Londonderry to Philadelphia, 26 June 1830,
Passengers Manifest, PRONI MIC 333/1/45
- No. Name Residence Occupation Age
- 74 Ellen Ferguson Dunfanaghy Spinster 28
- 75 Wm. Ferguson Dunfanaghy 1
- Brig Ontario, Londonderry to Philadelphia, 14 May 1832, James Ferguson, 30, Farmer, Stranorlar, PRONI MIC 333/1/47
- Ship Happy Return To Baltimore, Newcastle, Philadelphia.
The Belfast News-Letter, 29th May To 1st June, 1792
- Residents
of Donegal to America 1846-65
- Ferguson, Patrick
- Age : 16
- Country of Origin : Ireland
- Date of Arrival : Nov. 18, 1847
- Final Destination : New York
- Gender : Male
- Occupation : Laborer
- Residence : Co. Donegal
- Port of Debarkation : New York
- Manifest ID Number : 2571
- Port of Embarkation : Londonderry
- Purpose for Travel : Staying in USA, but not a citizen of USA
- Mode of Travel : Steerage
- Irish Passenger Lists 1847-1871, Lists of Passengers from
Londonderry to America on Ships of the J. & J. Cooke Line and the McCorkell
Line, Brian Mitchell, Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore 1988
Note: There also Ballyshannon locales in Kildare and Wexford.Name Age Abode Ship Year Destination William Ferguson Stranorlar Superior 1853 Philadelphia Mary Ferguson 46 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec Mary Ferguson 18 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec Sarah Ferguson 13 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec James Ferguson 11 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec George Ferguson 10 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec Ann Ferguson 8 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec Thomas Ferguson 7 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec Catherine Ferguson 5 Ballyshannon Aldolph Werner 1854 Quebec
- Through Ellis
Island, New York
- City of Rome sailing from Londonderry, arrived 5 Sep 1899
- Maggie Ferguson, 35, single
- California sailing from Londonderry arrival 26 Jul 1909
- Julia Ferguson, 27, married, Newtownhamilton
- Thomas Ferguson, 4, single, Newtownhamilton
- Jane Ferguson, 2, single, Newtownhamilton
- City of Rome sailing from Londonderry, arrived 5 Sep 1899
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Family Trees
- Ferguson of Burt House and The Farm
- Fergusons of Remelton
- Genealogical Office Ms. 3, p.168: Certificate of Arms for Ferguson of City of Londonderry and Burt.
- John Ferguson, Birth: 4 Jun 1776 , Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. Ref.
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Griffith's Valuation of Ireland
International Genealogical Index/British Isles
Land Records
- PRONI T.732 (3-4): Draft case of Hugh Mulreany concerning his marriage settlement, 1809. Deed of mortgage between John Ferguson and Hugh Mulreany concerning ground in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, April 1836.
- NLI Ms. 8410: Rentals and associated documents in respect of lands held by members of the (Sir Robert A.) Ferguson family in the townlands of Carrickrodan and Tulnaree, Co. Donegal, 1839-1842.
- Registry of Deeds
- 1769 20 Nov, Vol. 279, Page 32, Memorial 178369, Film 530912
- Lease 10 Oct 1769 bewteen Arthur Earl of Donegal and Andrew Ferguson of Burt, parish of Templemore
- Glafsmullen being that part of the mountain called Mintias then occupied by Joshua Levetonham, Esq., parish of Tahan, barony of Innishown
- Lives of George Prince of Wales, Prince Frederick Bishop of Asnaburgh, and Prince Wm Henry his majesty's first, second and third sons
- Lease made in trust for Andrew's son Andrew, merchant
- Wit: Geo Ferguson, Jas Hamilton
- 1816 Vol. 709, Page 106, Memorial 485411, LDS Film 463932
- Grantors: John and David Ferguson, Merchants, of Letterkenny.
- Grantee: William Wilson, Merchant, of Letterkeeny.
- 1817 Vol. 711, Page 149, Memorial 486683, LDS Film 463933
- Deed of Conveyance
- Grantor: John Ferguson of Letterkenny
- Grantee: Joseph Park, farmer, of Killy Desart
- Witness: David Ferguson of Letterkenny
- Coyle House situtated between residences of Robert Giles and James Kelly in Letterkenny
- 1817 Vol. 720, Page 533, Memorial 492468, LDS Film 463937
- Deed of Gift
- Grantor: John Ferguson, Merchant, of Letterkenny
- Grantee: Letitia Ferguson, spinster, of Letterkenny
- House located between tenement occupied by Margaret Rufsell and the dwelling of John Ferguson.
- 1817 Vol. 722, Page 112, Memorial 493247, LDS Film 463938
- Deed of Conveyance
- Grantors: John and David Ferguson, Merchants, of Letterkenny.
- Grantee: John Munn, Merchant, City of Londonderry.
- A 2 acre bog in Letterkenny.
- 1818 Vol 729 No 77 Memorial 497412 LDS Film 463942
- Deed of Conveyance dated 12 Dec 1817
- John Ferguson late of Mt Stewart, co. Down, architect but then of Ards, co. Donegal.
- Wm Strean, Newtownards, merchant
- South side of Movilla St. Newtowards then in poss. of Henry M'Cullogh with Wm Bely and John Stwears buildings
- Wit: Thos Harper & David McKelvey both of Ards, Donegal
- Mem Wit: said David McKelvey & Saml Robt Griffith of Belfast
- 1821 Vol. 762 No. 441 LDS Film 467071
- John Ferguson of Letterkenny
- David Ferguson of Letterkenny, Merchant
- George Allen
- House situate on the west side of the Street of Letterkenny being part and parcel of certain premises demised by William Chambers to John Ferguson by therein recited Indenture of Lease bearing date the 5th day of November 1784 and known by the name of Robert Gibsons house
- 1821 Vol. 762 No. 442 LDS Film 467071
- John Ferguson of Letterkenny
- David Ferguson of Letterkenny, Merchant
- George Leech of Letterkenny, Merchant
- Daniel Chambers of Rockhill, Esqr.
- John Boyd eldest son of John Boyd Esqr. Barrister at Law
- Charles Colhoun eldest son of Charles Colhoun late of Letterkenny, Esqr. deceased
- House situate on the east side of the main Street of Letterkenny known by the name James Whites dwelling house
- 1769 20 Nov, Vol. 279, Page 32, Memorial 178369, Film 530912
- Landowners in Ireland 1876, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore Md., 1998
- John Ferguson, London
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Links
Marriage Lists
- Marriages from Exshaw's magazine 1741-1800 and the Hibernian
magazine 1771-1800 - LDS Film 100166
- Edward Ferguson of co. Donegal to Miss Anne Montgomery of co. Donegal, 17 Oct 1776.
- Walker's
Hibernian Magazine- Irish Marriages-1771 to 1812
- Ferguson, John, Lurgan=Turkington, Miss, of same place Jan. 1809.
- Raphoe Marriage License Bonds - Supplement to Irish Ancestor,
1969.
- FERGUSON Joseph & Jane Martin 1828
- FERGUSON Martha & Richard Howard 1733
- FERGUSON Mary & Richard Witter 1828
-
Stewart
Marriages
- James Stewart & Margaret Ferguson, 1856/09/17, Burt C of I
- Robert Stewart & Elizabeth Ferguson, 1880/02/10, Greenbank Pres.
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Memorial Inscriptions
-
Finner,
Bundoran
- In loving memory of Margaret Ferguson, died 25th Jan. 1945.
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Military Records
- Muster Rolls - Ulster Army 1642 - LDS Call Number 941.5, M23M
- Serving in Sir Robert Stewart's Regiment:
- John Ferguson, at Refoe, 16 Aug 1642, p 169
- George Ferguson, p 170
- Serving in Sir Robert Stewart's Regiment:
- Paterson, T.G.F., "The Volunteer Companies of Ulster 1778-1793",
Irish Sword, The Journal of the Military History Society of Ireland, No.
30, p23-32
- There are several references to Captain John Ferguson of the Londonderry Association of Volunteers circa 1780. See Londerry Battalion, Derry First Company.
- Also a Col. Andrew Ferguson of the Londonderry Battalion.
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Miscellaneous
- Charles FERGUSON, Esq. J.P., Kilbarron and part of Innismacasint, testimony, Reports From Commisioners, Vol XXXII, 1836
- 1861 Belfast Street
Directory
- Provinical Directory
- Donegal, Magistrates - Ferguson, J., Castle Forward, Derry.
- Provinical Directory
- Dublin: Marsh's Library: Ms. Z3. 2. 6: depositions concerning the will of Col. R. Whyte, who died at Londonderry,taken in 1689. Bill of costs in the cause of Rev. J. Dunbar and John Ferguson at Donegal, 1710-1711. Deed of J.Cusack, for granting an annuity of £10 to Antony Maginnis, 1712.
- Genealogical Office Ms.151: pp.439-40: Copy of royal license to John Magenis of Burt House, Co. Donegal, to take the name and bear the arms of Ferguson, Dec. 1842.
- Genealogical Office Ms.107, pp.244-5: Copy of grant of arms to John Magennis of Burt House, Co. Donegal on his assuming under Royal License the name and arms of Ferguson, Jan 9, 1843.
- Newspapers
- Prominent Persons
– Events 1701-1900
- Sir Andrew Ferguson, banker and former MP for Londonderry Borough, dies on falling through a broken bridge at Moville, 17 July 1808.
- Relief Commission
Papers RLFC3/2/7, 17/10/1846-9/04/1847
- Barony: Raphoe; Relief Committee: Newtown Cunningham ;Parish: Raymoghy & All Souls, John Ferguson, chairman, requesting official papers and enquiring if the government will provide meal free of transport costs and where seed grain can be purchased, with draft reply.
- Royal Irish Constabulary Records - LDS Films 852,088 to 853,097 and
856,057 to 856,069
# Name Age Native County Rel If Married Date Native County of Wife Trade Appt Date Allocation Discharge 58022 Saml 22 Donegal Pres 25.11.1903 Belfast Farmer 2 Nov 96 Belfast Antrim Louth Longford Disbanded 30.5.22 31214 John 22 Donegal Lderry Pres Farmer 9 Jan 1866 Leitrim Dismissed Jan 19 1869 - Ulster Covenant 1912
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Obituaries
Parish Records
- Remelton First Presbyterian
- John FERGUSON chr 20 Oct 1820, son of John FERGUSON of Carn
- James FERGUSON chr 20 Nov 1823, son of John FERGUSON of Carn
- Thomas FERGUSON chr 06 Feb 1851, son of John FERGUSON of Low Carn and Mary COYLE
- George Ferguson 12 Dec 1852 s/o John Fergusonof Low Carn and Mary COYLE
- James chr 1862
- James chr 1892
- Fahon Lower, Church Of Ireland
- Hugh 21 May 1826 s/o John Ferguson and Martha Quigley
Poll Books
- Poll of the electors of County Donegal with list of Freeholds
1760-1775, LDS Film 100181
Name Abode Freehold Landlord Year Ferguson, Robert Maghrybuoy Basill 1775 Ferguson, Wm Do Do 1775 Ferguson, Wm Cloghgore Basill 1761 Ferguson, Henry Dunfanaghy W. Wray 1761 Ferguson, Jos. Corlecky Styles 1768 Ferguson, John Letterkenny Ld. Southwell 1768 Ferguson, Victor Tercarrin 1768 Ferguson, Andw. Cloghroe Basill 1768 Ferguson, James Donegall Cloghroe Do 1775
Spinning Wheel List, 1796
- FERGUSON
- Conwal: Thomas
- Donaghmore: Moses
- Fahan Upper: John
- Kilmacrenan: Matthew, Shilagh
- Raphoe: Robert
- Stranorlar: Andrew
- Rye: Victor
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Tithe Applotment Books
- Householder's Index
Barony Parish Date Townland/Names Film Kilmacrenan Conwal 1834 Letterkenny/ L.Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson 256,592 Kilmacrenan Kilmacrenan 1825 Leiter/ John, Matthew, Thomas Ferguson 256,645 Inishowen West Burt 1837 Speenoge/Andrew; Bohillane/James 256,586 Inishowen West Fahan Lower 1829 Tolleydish/ John, Robert 256,610 Inishowen West Fahan Upper 1829 256,610 Raphoe Leck 1834 Maugheraboy,Maugherabwee/Thos Ferguson 256,658 Raphoe Raymoghy 1826 Ballylawn/ Thomas, Victor 256,680 Raphoe Donaghmore 1828 Ballyarrel/Hugh; Canadore, Dungorman, Drummurphy/Sir Robert 256,455 Raphoe Kilteevoge 1834 Corleckagh Upper/ Andrew 256,653 Tirhugh Inishmacsaint 1833 Aughris/ Capt Ferguson 256,619 Tirhugh Kilbarron 1833 Cashel/ Ferguson 256,621
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Wills
- Index to Prerogative Wills, NAI, Dublin 1811-1858, LDS Film 100895
- Charles Ferguson, Ballyshannon, Donegal, 1842
- Index to Admin Grants, NAI, Dublin LDS Films 100905-100910
Name Location Occupation Date Type Ferguson, Andrew Burt Esq 1794 Intestate Ferguson, Charles Ballyshannon Esq 1842 10 Apr Probate Ferguson, Andrew Burt Esq 1852 Intestate Ferguson, Andrew Burt Esq 1854 Intestateund Ferguson, Andrew Burt House 1855 Probate Ferguson, Jane Burt House Widow 1857 Oct 1 Intestate
- Phillimore, W.P.W. and Thrift, G. (Eds), Indexes to Irish
Wills, 5 volumes in 1, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore Md., 1997
Raphoe Wills 1684-1858 FERGUSON Andrew Mullaghagerry 1759 Edward Stranorlar 1793 James Stranorlar 1798 John Letterkenny 1818 (Date of Will) FARGISON Thomas Terchanon 1786
- Phillimore, W.P.W. and Thrift, G. (Eds), Indexes to Irish
Wills, 5 volumes in 1, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore Md., 1997
Derry Wills, 1612-1858 FERGUSON Zacheus Ballincor 1724
- Registry of Deeds Dublin: Abstract of Wills, Vol. 1 1708-1745,
edited by P. Beryl Eustace, Dublin Stationary Office 1956
- 221. Knox, Thomas, Lougheaske 15 Sep 1717.....The daughter of Mr. Ferguson
- Registry of Deeds Dublin: Abstract of Wills, Vol. 2 1708-1745,
edited by P. Beryl Eustace, Dublin Stationary Office 1956
- 237. Ferguson, Andrew, Mullagharry, 29 June 1758. Précis ½ p 13 Nov 1758
- His brother John Ferguson exor. His freehold of Lifford, his freehold of Mullaghagarry. His lease of Stranorlar.
- Witnesses: Rev. John Mackie, Stranorlar, Cleark, Joseph Barclay, Ballybofey, gent
- James Ferguson, Magrycorran, farmer. Memorial witnesses by: John Mackie, James Ferguson
- 195, 225, 130031 John Ferguson (seal)
- Great Britain. Commissioners for Inland Revenue, Registers of
Prerogative and Diocesan wills of Ireland, with indexes, 1828-1839,
LDS 101028-32
- Mongomery, Samuel Law, 1832, Executor: Ferguson, Andrew of Burt House
- PRONI
- Probate of the Will of Andrew Fergusson late of Corlecky County Donegal Farmer who died 30 June 1907 granted at Londonderry to William Donaldson Farmer.
